Can't-Miss Events in Frankfurt Rhine-Main

Whether it’s half-timbered houses, beautiful countryside, delicious food and wine or historic castles and cathedrals, Frankfurt Rhine-Main has everything visitors to Germany expect. For those hoping to experience local flavor in a deeper way, the region's friendly residents will welcome visitors to any number of signature events displaying the best of German tradition and culture. Stop by an outdoor festival in summer, or visit a Christmas market as the winter settles in.

Here’s a sampling of unique annual events in Frankfurt Rhine-Main:

AschaffenburgJune Aschaffenburg VolksfestExperience the best of Bavarian life with good beer and tasty treats.

Bad HomburgAugust - SeptemberLantern FestivalThe entire town becomes an illuminated fairground complete with children’s rides, beer and wine gardens and live music. There are also two processionals over the festival weekend.

Bad NauheimAugustEuropean Elvis FestivalCome celebrate the King of Rock 'n' Roll with concerts, exhibits, a Cadillac-parade, a memorabilia market, guided tours and more.

BingenJune “Bingen Swings” Jazz FestivalJoin in as this historic town comes alive with the funky beats of live jazz music.JulyRhine in FlamesEnjoy dinner and a glass of wine while gliding up the Rhine River as a magnificent fireworks display shines overhead and the longest illuminated fleet of ships in Europe stretches from Bingen to Rudesheim.

DreieichenhainJuly – August“Burgfestspiele” Medieval Castle FestivalMeet knights and princesses as you go back in time to medieval Germany, all without leaving the quaint, narrow streets of Dreieichenhain.

FrankfurtApril - MaySpring DippernessSpring Dipperness is a traditional folk festival that includes a market, fireworks display, and a fair.

HanauMay - JulyBrothers Grimm Fairy Tale FestivalSee the famous fairy tales come to life on the big stage, performed mostly in German.

RheingauSeptemberRheingau Wine FestivalTaste over 600 wines and sparkling wines at this event aimed to bring together vintners with consumers and end users.

WiesbadenJuneTheatrium Street FestivalStreet artists, a craft market, music and international culinary delights come together for this 30-year-old festival.May - SeptemberThe Rheingau Music FestivalConcerts by world-class solo artists and orchestras take place at 40 historical locations.AugustVintners FestivalWith about 120 stands, vintners of Wiesbaden and the Rheingau region present delicious products with a range of local specialties and entertainment.